A 5766 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates hazelnut as State nut of New Jersey.

This bill designates the hazelnut as New Jersey's official state nut. It recognizes Rutgers University's research in developing blight-resistant hazelnut varieties (named "Raritan," "Somerset," "Monmouth," and "Hunterdon") that enable commercial growing in New Jersey, where over 30 growers have planted more than 100 acres. The designation is symbolic - no new policies, funding, or regulations are created. It does not directly affect any residents, businesses, or agricultural practices, as it solely establishes a state symbol.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Last action Dec 15, 2025
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Dec 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jun 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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